My Final Blog

1) Social Media is NOT as easy as it looks.

Social media may seem like an easy task for someone but it can be quite difficult. Being able to keep up with every account takes time and hard work, and finding interesting topics to keep your readers interested takes a creative mind. Having every type of social media is the right way to create a successful business, but it is also the harder path to take.

2) Social Media = A Successful Company

Even though it is the harder path, having every type of social media is the right path. Social media is extremely vital in order for companies to grow, especially small companies. Some people may not have a Twitter, but do have a Facebook page, so if you are not on Facebook, they won't be able to find you. Smaller companies need to spread the word as much as possible, if no one knows you're there, then you are losing business.

3) Get Active!

Staying active on all your social media is important. Hardly posting content will not keep people interested in your company. You need to find topics that will keep your readers reading. Being creative is vital and following people back and replying to them shows that you are interested in them personally.

4) Follow People Back, But be Careful!

As I said, following people back is important, it shows people that they're not just a number in the masses to your company, that you care. However, don't follow back accounts that could potentially cause harm to your business, or could cause offense to your consumers. 

5) Don't Repeat, Don't Rapeat!

Keeping your readers interested is vital to your company as I have stated earlier. If you want to keep them reading then you have to keep them interested. If you start repeating content then people get bored and stop reading or click the unfollow button. Be creative, come up with something new!

6) Moving Fast!

Social media is always growing, expanding and moving forward, and it is doing so fast! With so many different kinds of social media it is important to stay up to date. People are so reliant on social media now that keeping up with it could be the key to business success. 

7) #Hashtagtosuccess

The use of hashtags has changed the game. Hashtags give a great way for people to find your social media pages based off of their interests. They give your social media pages a chance to grow and succeed. 

8) Nothing is Private

The internet has created so many opportunities for businesses, but one downfall is that whatever you post, its there forever, even if you delete it. Everyone makes mistakes but it is important to be extremely careful when posting on your companies social media page, if you post something harmful or by accident it's there for everyone to see.

9) You've Got Problems? We've Got Answers!

Having good customer service can make or break a company. Having social media makes this as easy as a click of a button. When people address their problems to you, it is important to answer it and not ignore them. Try to answer as many people as you can, both positive and negative!

10) Be True to You!

Possibly the most important thing I've learned is that being personal is how you show your customers you care. It is very easy for customers to spot the companies who are just after you for your money. Showing who you are and being personable, likable, and relatable is how you show your customers you care about them and want to make them invest in who YOU are!

Thanks for a great semester everyone!